Boost Your Anabolic Hormone Levels - Naturally!

Anabolic steroid use appears to be on the rise. With the great increase in modern recombinant DNA technology, steroids such as growth hormone, growth factors and testosterone-based analogs have become increasingly more available and affordable. Despite their renewed popularity however, anabolic steroids are illegal and have negative effects on health,... Read More

How to Gain Weight and Build More Muscle Mass

In the health, fitness, and nutrition world, achieving optimal or desired body weight is dominated by a single theme: losing weight. The vast majority of products and services available on the market proclaim to achieve weight loss goals, and even the (often discordant) medical community is in general harmony when... Read More

Are Prohormones A Safe Alternative To Anabolic Steroids?

Steroid prohormones such as androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) have become popular in recent years as safer alternatives to anabolic steroids, but two questions need to be answered: 1. Are they effective in stimulating muscle growth? 2. Are they safe to use? The theory behind prohormones is that they are building... Read More

Enough Already! Stop Coming Up With New Weight Loss Programs...

Great weight loss techniques are completely worthless.That's a true statement 99.7% of the time.Great weight loss techniques are a scam on oneself.That's also a true statement 99.7% of the time.Great weight loss techniques NEVER make you thin, lean, healthy, or sexy!Also a true statement 99.7% of the time.Great weight loss... Read More

Why You Must Use The Right Dumbbells For Your Workout

A dumbbell exercise program is effective with the right equipment These days, more so that in decades gone by, dumbbells are growing in popularity in fitness centers and health clubs across the United States.In addition, they are increasingly being purchased by people who want to include them in their personal... Read More

Reasons Why Leg Training Should Not Be Ignored

As a modern weight lifter or body builder, I want you to picture something. Picture yourself as an extremely musucular person with very little body fat. Now picture yourself walking down the beach and everyone is staring at you. You think they are staring at your body because it looks... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Seated Row

Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuiders' training regimes. It is useful, therefore,... Read More

5 Familiar Bodybuilding Troubles...Which Do You Want To Overcome?

In my 3 decades of training experience I have identified 5 major bodybuilding troubles or problems. These are:-1 Overtraining...training too much...too often and too long. Not taking a complete week off every 3 months...2 Under eating...Not eating enough...you need 6 meals per day minimum...every day, including weekends...3 Neglecting the window... Read More

A Champion Bodybuilder ? Do You Have What It Takes?

My career began in the eighties. I never found myself going to a health club, much less taking time for myself, until I was in college. I had to occupy my time between classes somehow, so one day I went to the gym. I grew up without self-discipline, confidence, or... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Lat Pulldown

Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuiders' training regimes. It is useful, therefore,... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Biceps Curl

Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuiders' training regimes. It is useful, therefore,... Read More

Key Elements for a Bigger Bench Press

Proper positioning on a weight bench to maximize leverageKeep the bar in line with the eyes; if you are too far towards the top of the bench it puts your shoulders in a weak position and wastes energy, and creates unsteadiness when lifting off.Firm foot contact with the floor close... Read More

The Secret Of The Perfect Program!

Another critical factor to be aware of, is the efficient use of time. If a routine is performed in approximately one hour, the muscle gains will be much less than if the exact same routine was performed in half and hour. This aspect is a "secret" to most. Time is... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Crunch

Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders' training regimes. It is useful, therefore,... Read More

Is Your Muscle Building Potential Limited By Your Genes?

It is clear that certain traits are handed down to us by our parents and unfortunately our ablility to grow muscles beyond certain limits is no exception. That doesn't mean to say hard work and carefully planned training won't have a positive effect on your physique - it just means... Read More

15 Muscle Building Rules for Skinny Guys and Gals!

WHY CAN'T YOU GAIN WEIGHT?Though there may be many reasons why you may be thin, the most apparent reason is because of your genetics. If your parents are naturally thin or have a small body frame, then you will most likely have the same small body type.To some degree, your... Read More

Know Your Muscles - The Lower Body

Becoming familiar with the muscles that make up your body has more benefits than simply allowing you to talk shop with your training partners. The more familiar you are with the muscles you're working, the better you'll be able to judge what's needed to make improvements. In this article we'll... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Lying Triceps Extension

Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders' training regimes. It is useful, therefore,... Read More

How to Increase Your Bench Press by Doing Squats

My Legs Are Already Big Enough. I Keep Hearing Working Legs Is A MUST. Why Is That So Important?Believe me? I hated leg workouts. Until I realize the true potential that a simple set of squats could unleash.Frankly? I see the same people on the leg press machine, leg extensions,... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Seated Calf Raise

Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuiders' training regimes. It is useful, therefore,... Read More

Building Muscle Mass With A Power Cycle

Building muscle mass with a power cycle. Desperate for pounds of new muscle? Forget the isolation exercises, for get the weight training routines that have you going for the pump, the burn, flushing the muscle with blood, or any of that other nonsense.If you're interested in building muscle mass, you've... Read More

Real Muscle Real Fast!

Adding muscle seems to be a mystery to most, yet if you pick up a copy of any fitness or bodybuilding magazine and you'll almost always see a headline like this: "Gain 15 Pounds of Muscle in 6 Weeks."If it were so easy you'd have millions of muscle-heads running around.... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Wrist Curl

Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders' training regimes. It is useful, therefore,... Read More

Weight Lifting 101

WHY WEIGHT LIFTING?What's the one thing that you can do to lose weight, re-shape your body, improve muscle tone, become stronger, fight off osteoporosis, lower blood pressure, etc.?Weight Lifting! Or as it's also called, Strength Training!For the rest of this book I will refer to the art of weight lifting... Read More

Why my Lactate Threshold Training is better than any other Strength Training System

It's a very simple training system. Consisting of using your body in space with simple counts. Music is optional. With every position and exercise your concentration is focused on alignment, form, breathing, pacing, contracting or relaxing. You can move easily and flow from one exercise to the next with no... Read More

Blurring gender lines make levelling the playing field in sports a challenge
National Post
Androgen production can help build muscle. But Dr. Elsas said most female athletes with the problem also suffer from androgen insensitivity syndrome, ...

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Men's Over-40 Holiday Workout
That's Fit
Aim for three times a week to help you maintain testosterone levels, build muscle and bone density, stay loose and keep your engine humming at high all ...

Muscle-Building Exercise Gains Popularity among Women
The Chosun Ilbo
But in reality, the trend towards muscle building is spreading most virulently among women in their 20s or 30s, statistics suggest. ...

Muscular Development Basics: Muscles Grow Fast With Resistance Training, Rest ...
That's Fit
For more ways to build muscle even faster, take a look at men's fitness columnist Matt Murphy's guide to Build muscles fast. Deborah Dunham is a competitive ...

More exercise myths debunked
BCLocalNews
But there is still a perception that weight training will build muscle size. There is a common notion that there are two distinct methods of weight ...

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A guide for femurs visiting Japan
The Japan Times
All femurs, given the chance, will grow and build muscle around themselves. With the help of their neighbors, the quadriceps and hamstrings, you should be ...

Local Students Help Out The Community Through Exercise
WSAW
Before they donated them they were used to help build muscle, and raise awareness about the importance of exercise. "They use the can as kind of their ...

Milk Refuels and Rewards High School Seniors with $7500 College Scholarships
PR Newswire (press release)
18 /PRNewswire/ -- Many high school athletes know that lowfat milk has high quality protein to help build muscle and the right mix of nutrients to help them ...

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Jackie Wright: Build muscle and improve flexibility
Sky Hi Daily News
Muscular strength is the capacity of a muscle to exert force against an outside resistance and is usually measured in a one repetition maximum. ...

New Zealand Herald
Taylor Lautner Shows Off His Men's Health: Cover Story
MTV.com
... if you'd like to give your boyfriend a friendly nudge) then turn to Taylor's trainer Jordan Yuam, who says anyone can build muscle like Taylor. ...
Taylor Lautner Covers 'Men's Health' December 2009Just Jared (blog)

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